#Chapter 111: Walking a fine line

YENA

Something weird was going on with Lucy.

I started feeling suspicious on the phone. But when I saw her coming up the porch steps in the morning, I knew for sure.

Lucy looked different from the last time I saw her. Not physically. It was just sort of like her energy had been turned all the way down to its lowest setting.

“Hey,” I said, welcoming her into the house and quickly shutting the door against the cold. “How are you doing this morning?”

“I’m good,” Lucy said, smiling. Her eyes looked tired though.

“Come have some pancakes,” I told her. “Or eggs and bacon, or whatever else you want. Tina will whip up anything to order, she can’t help herself.”

Lucy laughed. “Pancakes sound great.”

I decided I’d hold off on the questions till after we ate.

She had a good appetite, so that was heartening.